Major Flood
24 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Major flooding will occur. Homes in northwest Ballinger will become flooded. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be impassible.
22 ft
Moderate flooding will occur to pasture land and oil fields. Fish farm equipment areas and storage buildings will be flooded. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be impassible.
21 ft
Moderate flooding of pasture land and fish farm equipment areas will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings may be flooded.
18 ft
Minor lowland flooding of pasture land will occur.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1883 | 36 ft | — |
| Aug 5, 1906 | 32 ft | — |
| Jun 17, 1936 | 28.6 ft | 75,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BLIT2
River
Colorado River (TX)
County
Runnels, TX
Coordinates
31.7153°N, 100.0261°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Colorado River (TX) near Ballinger?
The Colorado River (TX) near Ballinger gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08126380) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Colorado River (TX) near Ballinger?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Colorado River (TX) near Ballinger is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Colorado River (TX) rises?
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Where is the Colorado River (TX) near Ballinger gauge located?
The gauge is located in Runnels County, Texas at coordinates 31.7153°N, 100.0261°W. USGS site number: 08126380. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.